Harris Value

400 W James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,204 sqft, built 1958, in Goose Creek Appraised at $91,601 for 2026.

Harris County account 0700130020005

Appraised value
$91,601
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$112,001
Living area
1,204 sqft
$76 per sqft
Year built
1958
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 77520 and Goose Creek assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $83,274 in 2025 to $91,601 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $76 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $20,400 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 211 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $96 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 411 W James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,218 sqft | $62/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,218 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar lot size (5,400 vs 5,400 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $75,979
  • 605 N Jones St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,184 sqft | $88/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,184 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar lot size (5,550 vs 5,400 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $103,700
  • 408 W Jack Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,304 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1960 | 8% larger (1,304 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1958); Similar lot size (5,486 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $125,622
  • 917 N Gaillard St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,183 sqft | $91/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,183 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,400 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $107,177
  • 201 W James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,196 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,196 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,400 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $101,395

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 709 E Gulf St, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-4-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $207,900
  • 805 S Circle Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    April-23-2026 | 1,204 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,204 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $169,900
  • 901 S 7th St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-1-2026 | 1,248 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,248 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $210,000
  • 1805 N 5th St, Baytown, TX 77520
    May-29-2026 | 1,044 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1969 | 13% size difference (1,044 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 603 Briarwood Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-7-2026 | 1,064 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1950 | 12% size difference (1,064 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $145,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.